The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19083 sells for about $550,000, or $278 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,386 a month.
ZIP 19083 — Haverford
The 19083 housing market remains competitive with low inventory and steady year-over-year price growth. Demand is driven by the area's high-quality school district and suburban appeal, though rising prices have moderated the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a stable, suburban environment with high-quality schools and convenient access to Philadelphia employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 19083
The area is highly regarded for its public schools, consistently ranking among the top-performing districts in Pennsylvania.
The area benefits from its proximity to Philadelphia, serving as a stable suburban residential hub with consistent demand for housing.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Pennsylvania) — Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion: Formula: (Assessed Value - Exclusion Amount) × Tax Rate = Tax Owed. Exclusion amount varies by school district and county. State (Pennsylvania) — Property Tax Assessment: Tax = Assessed Value × Local Millage Rate (1 mill = $1 per $1,000 of assessed value).
Residents primarily commute to Philadelphia via major corridors like West Chester Pike and public transit options including SEPTA bus and trolley lines.
The area features numerous community parks, local athletic fields, and proximity to shopping centers along the West Chester Pike corridor.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand, with limited short-term rental activity reported.
The local economy is driven by its status as a residential suburb of Philadelphia, with residents largely employed in the broader regional economy.
The area is served by the Haverford Township School District.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A large community park featuring trails, athletic fields, and nature preserves.
The primary commercial corridor serving the area with various retail and dining options.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).